UPE 300 — Dimensions, Weight & Section Properties
UPE parallel-flange channel per EN 10365 (DIN 1026-2)
UPE 300 is a UPE parallel-flange channel per EN 10365 (DIN 1026-2), 300 mm tall and 100 mm wide, weighing 44.4 kg per meter. All dimensions and section properties below are the standard published values used in structural design across Europe.
Typical uses: floor beams, columns, frames, and general steel construction. For a quick strength check, use the deflection example below or open the beam calculator with your own span and load.
Dimensions (mm)
| Height h | 300 mm |
| Flange width b | 100 mm |
| Web thickness tₘ | 9.5 mm |
| Flange thickness tᶠ | 15 mm |
| Root radius r | 15 mm |
Weight & Cross-Section
| Weight per meter | 44.4 kg/m |
| Weight of a 6 m bar | 266.4 kg |
| Weight of a 12 m bar | 532.8 kg |
| Cross-section area A | 56.6 cm² |
Section Properties (strong / weak axis)
| Moment of inertia Iₓ | 7,820 cm⁴ |
| Section modulus Wₓ | 522 cm³ |
| Radius of gyration iₓ | 11.8 cm |
| Moment of inertia Iᵧ | 538 cm⁴ |
| Section modulus Wᵧ | 75.6 cm³ |
| Radius of gyration iᵧ | 3.08 cm |
Compared with the neighbouring sizes
| Profile | h × b (mm) | G (kg/m) | Iₓ (cm⁴) | Wₓ (cm³) | Δ weight | Δ Iₓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPE 270 | 270 × 95 | 35.2 | 5,250 | 389 | −21 % | −33 % |
| UPE 300 (this page) | 300 × 100 | 44.4 | 7,820 | 522 | — | — |
| UPE 330 | 330 × 105 | 53.2 | 11,010 | 667 | +20 % | +41 % |
Deflection example
A simply supported UPE 300 spanning 6 m with a 10 kN point load at midspan deflects 2.74 mm (E = 210 GPa, Ix = 7,820 cm⁴). The L/360 serviceability limit for this span is 16.7 mm — the profile passes this quick check.
Calculate your own span and load →
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does UPE 300 weigh?
UPE 300 weighs 44.4 kg per meter. A standard 6 m bar weighs 266.4 kg and a 12 m bar 532.8 kg. The weight follows from the cross-section area of 56.6 cm² multiplied by the steel density of 7,850 kg/m³.
What are the dimensions of UPE 300?
UPE 300 is 300 mm tall and 100 mm wide, with a web thickness of 9.5 mm, a flange thickness of 15 mm, and a root radius of 15 mm, per EN 10365 (DIN 1026-2).
What is the moment of inertia of UPE 300?
About the strong axis, Ix = 7,820 cm⁴ with a section modulus Wx = 522 cm³. About the weak axis, Iy = 538 cm⁴ and Wy = 75.6 cm³. Use the beam deflection calculator to turn these into deflection and stress for your span and load.
UPE 300 or UPE 330 — what does one size up change?
UPE 330 is about 20% heavier (53.2 vs 44.4 kg/m) but about 41% stiffer (Ix 11,010 vs 7,820 cm⁴). Going one size up is usually the cheapest way to cut deflection, because stiffness grows much faster than weight.
Values are entered from the governing standard’s published tables and cross-checked programmatically against its mass and section formulas before publication. Spotted an error? Write to advertising@metalabout.net — verified corrections ship within days. About